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Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 matches up against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony S2000

 S5300 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S5300

 S2000 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000

 S5300 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 and the S2000.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S2000.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Sony S2000
66
lighter than competition (138g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $225